Pediatric Physical Therapist, After-School Visits

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Production pay · no annual figure stated

Up to $85/visit

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT), After-School Pediatric Visits

Delaware | After-School Hours | Per Diem | Up to $85 per visit

Come for the Flexibility. Stay for the Impact.

At BAYADA, we believe therapists deserve more than just a job — they deserve support, flexibility, and the opportunity to truly make a difference. As a nonprofit organization, our focus is always on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children and supporting families.

We are currently seeking passionate Physical Therapists (PTs) to provide pediatric therapy during after-school hours. This is an excellent opportunity for a PT looking for a per diem schedule while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.

  • Why PTs Choose BAYADA
  • After-school hours that work around your existing schedule
  • Flexible scheduling based on your availability
  • Choose your geographic coverage area in New Castle County
  • Part-time opportunities
  • Opportunity to build a consistent caseload

Compensation & Benefits

  • Up to $85 per visit
  • Weekly pay
  • Travel stipend/mileage reimbursement
  • PTO
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, if eligible
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Unmatched Clinical Support
  • Dedicated office team supporting you in the field
  • Paid orientation
  • Comprehensive onboarding and professional development
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • 24/7 clinical support
  • Collaborative team of experienced clinicians
  • What You’ll Do

As an After-School Pediatric PT, you will:

  • Provide individualized physical therapy services to school-age children during after-school hours
  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on each child's needs and goals
  • Help children improve strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and functional skills
  • Partner with parents, caregivers, and other members of the child’s care team
  • Provide therapy in a supportive, child-centered environment
  • Complete electronic documentation for each visit
  • Communicate regularly with the clinical team regarding progress and ongoing needs
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active Physical Therapist license in good standing
  • Active Delaware PT license
  • Pediatric experience preferred, but not required
  • Experience working with school-age children is a plus
  • Passion for helping children reach their goals
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently while being supported by an experienced clinical team
  • Availability during after-school hours
  • Make a Difference After the School Day Ends
  • If you’re a Physical Therapist looking for a meaningful pediatric opportunity that fits around your schedule, we’d love to hear from you.
  • Join BAYADA and help children build the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive.

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Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized physical therapy services to school-age children during after-school hours to improve their strength, mobility, and functional skills. Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and the clinical team while maintaining accurate electronic documentation for each visit.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Physical Therapist license in Delaware and possess strong communication skills. While pediatric experience is preferred, it is not strictly required for this role.

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyTreatment planningStrength trainingBalance trainingCoordination trainingMobility trainingFunctional skills developmentPatient care

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Delaware, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (72 salary observations; 285 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,430 salary observations; 65,421 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Physical Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapist median $103k (middle half $76k–$119k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Delaware vs national$93k median in Delaware$94k nationally (−1%)72 state / 13,430 national salary observations
Cost of livingDelaware index 99.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapist listings in Delaware111 active22,923 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedDelaware Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 23% offer loan repayment111 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,214 in the last 30 days803 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapist pay trend+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 467 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About BAYADA Home Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly pay
Travel stipend/mileage reimbursement
PTO
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, if eligible
Employee Assistance Program
Paid orientation
Continuing education opportunities

Living in Bear

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$2,327/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.